Limpopo Mirror 22 April 2022

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Kingship battle hits another snag

By Elmon Tshikhudo and Anton van Zyl

Mavhungu David Mphephu, better known as Vho-Japan, was appointed as the regent or temporary king of the Vhavenda earlier this year, but his appointment is being disputed.

The appointment of Mavhungu David Mphephu (better known as Vho-Japan) as acting king of the Vhavenda may not proceed as smoothly as some might wish.

One of the main contenders for the kingship position, princess Masindi Mphephu, has written to the premier of the province and objected against this appointment. One of the reasons put forward is that David Mphephu is not a “suitable” candidate because he has, among other things, lied under oath.

At the end of February this year, the Ramabulana royal family announced that Vho-Japan was elected during a meeting to serve as acting leader of the Vhavenda. “He is the most suitable candidate in the family, taking into consideration his age and his experience in traditional governance. He has been around for some time, and we have no doubt he will lead this nation and family with distinction, until such time the court case is finalised,” the family representative said.

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The case that is being referred to is the long-standing court battle between Masindi Mphephu and Toni Mphephu Ramabulana. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) referred the matter back to the High Court (HC). An attempt by Toni Mphephu Ramabulana to get the Constitutional Court (CC) to overturn the SCA’s ruling failed last year.

The appointment of an acting king must be ratified by the Premier, a process that has seemingly not been finalised yet. Last week, Masindi’s legal representatives wrote a letter to the Premier in which they dispute the legality and wisdom of making such an appointment.

“He is not a suitable candidate” In the letter to the Premier, Masindi’s lawyers argue that history has shown that Vho-Japan is not a suitable candidate to be appointed in such a position as required by the relevant legislation. One of the complaints is that, during the

Vho-Japan is not a suitable candidate because he lied under oath, claims Masindi family meeting on 14 August 2010, he had been very outspoken against the appointment of a woman as ruler, stating that such a position could only be occupied by a male. During this meeting, Toni was elected as candidate for the position of king.

The central focusing point of Masindi’s objection, however, concerns sworn affidavits made by Vho-Japan in support of Toni’s court case to be appointed as king of the Vhavenda.

Masindi’s lawyers argue that he had committed perjury and should not be considered for the appointment.

In August 2020, Vho-Japan filed an opposing affidavit, in reply to an affidavit filed by Masindi in July that year. One of the issues raised in the case was Toni’s involvement in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal.

At the time, he was mentioned as a person of interest in the Motau

report that alleged that around R17 million had found its way to Toni Mphephu. Vho-Japan, in his affidavit, denied that Toni was a suspect and that he was being investigated.

“The Royal family can confirm that the First Applicant [Toni Mphephu] is not a suspect in any investigations or at risk of being arrested for the crimes committed against VBS. His representations in this regard were found satisfactory by the South African Reserve Bank and the relevant law enforcement officials,” the statement reads.

Masindi’s lawyers filed papers in the CC proving that this is not true, and that Toni had not been “cleared” by any of the institutions mentioned.

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Midoroni community shocked by robbers stealing tombstones investigation.

Ms Ndwamala Residents of Midoroni in the Madzivhanani, whose mothKutama area were shocked er’s tombstone was stolen and to discover that some of their her daughter’s vandalised, said relatives’ tombstones were they had spent a lot of money stolen, while several tombon the tombstones. “We stones were vandalised. wanted our beloved to rest in peace. Now they have beThis discovery was made by come abused. When we have members of the community problems, we come here to who visited the graveyard on speak to our ancestors. To see 17 April. The theft and damage the graves like this is painful,” was reported at the Tshilshe said. “We want the police wavhusiku Police Station. to bring the culprits to book, The spokesperson for the because many people use their Limpopo SAPS, Brig Motlafe- last cents to put tombstones la Mojapelo, confirmed that up for their loved ones.” thugs have been targeting Thovhele Vho-Vele Kutama tombstones at the graveyard said the community members lately. The motive behind the were deeply disturbed by this. vandalism of the tombstones They are now working with is still unknown, but a case of different local structures to malicious damage to property ensure that it does not happen has been opened. Mojapelo again. Some of the concerned appealed to the community residents have resorted to to assist the police with their guarding the graveyard at

By Kaizer Nengovhela

Some of the late Archbishop Tshisaphungo Samson Tshifularo Gogome’s daughters, who came to support the new archbishop during the New African Apostolic Church’s women’s conference. From left to right are Funanani, Takalani, Joyce, the new Archbishop Tendani Nangammbi Tshifularo Gogome, Estere and Livhuwani. Photo supplied.

“Women must be agents of change” - Archbishop Gogome

Gogome called on all women to be exemplary as described in the book of 1 Peter 3:3-5, where Women under the umbrella of the New Afriwomen are encouraged not only to focus on can Apostolic Church from different branches outward beauty, but that beauty should be from in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo gath- within. ered at Malavuwe last month for their annual “You are the light of this world and agents of women’s conference. change who, through your good deeds that come from deep down in your hearts, could change the The conference was the first held after the menfolk. This will go a long way in ending the death of the late leader of the church, Archbish- scourge of gender-based violence and domestic op Tshisaphungo Samson Gogome Tshifularo, violence that is overwhelming our communities,” in 2020. His daughter, Ms Tendani Gogome she said.

Tshifularo, has since taken over the reins and has The archbishop further implored women to been ordained archbishop of the church. take care of their children and to warn them The conference was held at the end of March against drugs. “We know for a fact that children 2022 under the theme “Women of great worth are suffering, even though the government is in the sight of God”. Among the esteemed guests giving them grants that end up being used for was the local traditional leader, Khosi Mafenya gambling. This must stop and should benefit the Mphaphuli, who also addressed the gathering. children,” she said.

Church spokesperson Mr Mulafhi Tshifularo said the annual conference was significant in that it was the first under the leadership of Archbishop Gogome. “Women in this church have for the phone or gave feedback on

By Bernard Chiguvare two years been denied the chance to meet as a community queries. According to result of the Covid pandemic. Now that churches Cllr Gumani Mukwevho, the port- the residents, some of the operators are opened, we felt we could not wait any longer. folio head for technical services at at the call centre respond rudely to Women missed church and we could see the the Makhado Municipality, prom- their calls. excitement and their active participation during ised Eltivillas residents that all The residents further complained the conference,” he said. current ongoing projects in their about overgrown bushes they claim Khosi Vho-Mafenya Mphaphuli urged the new area would be completed within have been unmaintained for years, archbishop to continue the good work of her the next two months. which they believe, only serve as late father. “We really appreciate the good that hiding places for criminals. you are doing in this community. Your teachThis was during a meeting held Although the municipality is ings have improved lives tremendously and this at the community hall in Eltivillas not responsible for water issues, makes us rule God’s people in a peaceful atmoon Monday, 18 April. Mukwevho, residents also voiced their consphere. Please copy the good your late father did in company of Ward 9 councillor cerns about the intermittent water for this community,” he said.

Kanukanu Maphubu, engaged more supply at Eltivillas. On this matter, Speaking during the conference, Archbishop than 50 Eltivillas residents.

Mukwevho promised to invite the The residents sought answers Vhembe District Municipality regarding several problems and (VDM) to one of their community felt that the municipality had failed meetings, so that the problem could to deliver services to the residents be addressed. within a reasonable time. The road The community did not hold rehabilitation project from the N1 back on their grievances, further into Main Street was at the top of accusing Cllr Maphubu of making their list of concerns. empty promises about assisting In February this year, the them with service-delivery issues in Limpopo Mirror reported on their area while, according to the how businesses had to endure the residents, nothing has been done by inconvenience of losing business the councillor over the past two and MAKHADO CARE GROUP IS A because of the slow progress of the a half years.

NON PROFIT ORGANISATION construction work on Main Street.

Mr Hitesh Dave, one of the The project was initially scheduled concerned residents, likened the WHICH ASSISTS WITH THE be completed by April this year tendencies of the democratic govCARE OF CANCER PATIENTS IN to but was extended to 30 June 2022. ernment to the Apartheid regime.

One of the residents, Ms Adila He claimed that both regimes THE MAKHADO AREA Aboobaker, blamed the municipalhad been making excuses over the ity for its poor planning around the years for not delivering services to project, which has caused untold Eltivillas. “We expected the new CONTACT DETAILS: suffering to some of the business dispensation to deliver services to Dr Casper Venter: 082 857 0022 owners. our expectations, but really nothing Dr Emil Gaigher: 082 892 8862 Residents also complained about has changed. The municipality is non-functioning streetlights, and only there to receive our money, Jernay Mcleod: 086 403 5752 the fact that no-one at the municbut no services are rendered.” Dave Angela Brennan: 082 902 6271 ipality’s call centre ever answered challenged Mukwevho to inspect

night. Kutama appealed to villagers to report any kind of crime or wrongdoings to the police.

According to Mr Sam Ntshauba, chairperson of the South African Funeral Practitioners Association, bogus undertakers and the people they hire to erect tombstones are behind the disappearing tombstones. He believes that they are involved in stealing and reselling tombstones and warned the culprits to refrain from these “barbaric” practices as the community will no longer trust undertakers.

“People spend so much money on tombstones, and these guys who put the tombstones up are stealing them to resell them again‚” he said.

Ntshauba warned the community to watch out for cheap, unregistered labourers.

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Midoroni residents at one of the vandalised tombstones. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

Wait two more months, Eltivillas residents are told the municipal registers to see just how much revenue comes from Eltivillas residents.

Another resident, Mr Phumudzo Eugene Mbedzi, suggested that monitoring teams should be instituted on projects. He felt that, if this were implemented, contractors might actually do their work.

Mukwevho apologised on behalf of the municipality for not delivering services in time. She promised that the municipality would close all the gaps that were found wanting.

Responding to the issue of non-functioning streetlights, Mukwevho said that two of the three substations supplying electricity to Eltivillas were not working. The

municipality is working towards servicing the substations as they need new transformers.

Regarding bush clearing in the area, Mukwevho said that the municipality was short staffed. She did, however, promise that the matter will receive attention by 1 May as the municipality has hired additional manpower to start clearing bushes.

Mukwevho further promised to speak to the head of corporate services, so that call-centre operators respond to public issues immediately. She requested that the community appoint their own representatives with whom she will then engage fortnightly on service-delivery issues.

Standing, Cllr Gumani Mukwevho, the portfolio head for technical services at the Makhado Municipality addresses Eltivillas residents.

On her right is Ward 9 councillor Kanukanu Maphubu and on her left is Eltivillas resident Mr Zameer Osman. Mukwevho was reponding to some of the residents’ questions. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

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Khubvi’s well-known bottle and tin collector murdered

By Elmon Tshikhudo

Community members at Hanesangani Mabangani look at the shell of the getaway car of three thieves that was set on fire by a mob. Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

Suspected criminals bite the dust again at Hanesangani Mabangani infuriate the mob even more, so they started assaulting the The village of Hanesanmen with whatever objects gani Mabangani, outside they could lay their hands on.

Vuwani, has become a nest The trio’s getaway car was also for lawbreakers of late, with torched. Only the timely arrivcrimes such as cattle theft, al of the police saved the three robberies and housebreakthieves from the angry mob. ings becoming the order of They are now recuperating in the day. hospital under police guard.

Overwhelmed by this Community leader Mr ever-increasing lawlessness, Alex Ndou said he had been residents decided to fight back called to the scene at around against criminals themselves. 06:30. “There was a heavy Not long ago, thieves bit the commotion going on, and I dust when a bakkie full of could not figure out what was stolen building materials happening, but I saw men was stopped in its tracks by who were being assaulted by disabled resident Mr Maxwell a group of people. It is not Muntswu. Realizing that they surprising that the residents had nowhere to go, the thieves have decided to go to such abandoned the bakkie with its extremes. They are angry and contents and disappeared into tired of the crime taking place the darkness. Now residents in their village. Day in and day have once again thwarted out there are reports of crime. three thieves in the act of Their cattle are being stolen stealing a TLB machine’s and thugs breaking into their battery. homes. Theft has become a The mob confronted the major problem,” he said. thieves, who allegedly proMr Piet Nemudzivhadi, duced a firearm. The weapon, another community leader, however, only seemed to said that criminals had chosen

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their area as an easy target.

“The community is now calling it enough. It is not surprising to see mobs doing this as a way to protect themselves and fighting crime. As a community, we will soon have a meeting to find a better way of fighting crime in our village,” he said.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo confirmed the incident, saying that three men have been placed under police guard.

“Cases of theft and pointing of firearms were opened against the three suspects.

They will appear before the Vuwani Magistrate’s Court once they had recovered. No arrests have been made yet in the mob justice incident.

We are appealing to anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects to contact the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.

Our investigations are still continuing,” he said.

Kingship battle hits another snag and pushing their evil agendas in the media,” he said.

Letters were attached from the SA Reserve As far as the allegations of lying under oath Bank, denying that it had made any such are concerned, Ramabulana said that no such findings. The National Prosecuting Authority charges were laid. “Lying under oath is a crimalso responded, stating that: “At this stage, Mr inal offence (perjury). The offence carries a jail Toni Mphephu is not excluded as a suspect in term. Mr David ‘Japan’ Mphephu has never been the greater VBS investigation. The investigation charged by a court of law for perjury,” he said. is ongoing, and we are not in a position to preRamabulana said that the meeting to elect a empt our decision at this stage...” candidate to serve as acting ruler of the VhavenIn the letter to the Premier, Masindi’s lawyers da had been done properly and “only the proper also express their concern about the processmembers were in attendance”. He said that the es followed when the royal family elected a documentation was available to prove that the candidate to act as ruler. They believe that the meeting had been properly constituted. meeting was not legally constituted and included “The lie that is being constantly spread that chiefs who are not members of the royal family. the Ramabulana royal family does not recognise women is both tired and a desperate attempt by those willing to do anything to win at all costs.

“Stop spreading lies!”

The chairperson of the council that elected Mr David Mphephu is a woman,” he added.

The spokesperson for the royal family, Mr The spokesperson for the Limpopo DepartNtsieni Ramabulana, denied the allegations that ment of Cooperative Governance, Human SettleVho-Japan is not a suitable candidate. ments and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA), Mr “Those who object to the decision of the Ramabulana Royal Council must go and interdict the Hitekani Magwedze, said that his department has no knowledge of the latest developments. process at a court of law and stop spreading lies (From page 1)

The Nekhumbe family and the Khubvi community have been plunged into deep mourning after the death of the village’s well-known bottle and tin collector, Ms Tshitereke Joyce Nekhumbe.

Nekhumbe (61)’s lifeless, bloodied body was found by passers-by in the grass next to the road at Makonde on Easter morning, 15 April, at around 06:00. She had a deep gash on her neck and her purse (muhwete) and all its contents were missing.

Her youngest daughter, Ms Thembuluwo Nekhumbe, said that her mother had been a tin and bottle collector for most of her life. “We grew up living on the money she made from selling used bottles and old tins. Over Christmas, Easter and other busy holidays, she would spend the whole night out doing her own collections, and sleep during the day. On that particular day, she left home at around 05:00. She had already collected a lot by then,” she said.

Nekhumbe said her mother had asked one of her sons to accompany her, but the son wanted to sleep in a bit as he was tired. “She left the house alone. It was around 07:00 when relatives conveyed the sad news. We rushed to the scene, where we found the police

already there. They asked me the law into their own hands. to identify her, and I did. The We have put up suggestion situation was bad, with blood boxes at our offices that could everywhere. She was still bleed- be utilised without identifying ing from a big wound on her the person with information. neck when her body was taken Let us work together with the away. Her dog, who we believe police and stop this criminaliwas also attacked, as he was ty,” he said. limping, was there,” Nekhumbe The police have opened a said. murder case and request anyHer mother’s death, she said, one with information to please was the worst cruelty she had contact Sgt Thabo Malapela ever seen. “I have no doubt at 060 852 8283 or Captain it was for her money, as she Rasilingwana Mawela at 082 always carried her money with 414 7763. her. My older sister told me she had more than R1 500. I gave her about R600, which means that she must have had more than R2 000 on her. We lack words to express our grief,” she said.

Vhamusanda Vho-Thinawanga Randima was very dismayed over the killings in his area.

“This is quite disturbing.

We urge the community Tshitereke Joyce Nekhumbe, the old bottle to be vigilant, collecter from Khubvi Utopia, was murdered but not to take over the Easter holiday. Photo supplied.

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Wife killed, husband injured during a “bloody” Easter No confirmation has been cellphones and an undisclosed received about what the intrud- amount of cash,” she said.

Thursday, 14 April, was supers had used as weapons, but a “We are very heartbroken posed to be a great day for the hand hoe that was found in the as a family. My parents are Magogona family of Phiphidi outside kitchen is believed to good people who helped others outside Thohoyandou, as Mr have been the murder weapon. where possible, but when they Phanuel Magogona (56), a A pick, which is also suspected screamed for help, no one came government employee, was to to have been used, was also to help them. My mother was receive his annual bonus. For found in the house. killed in the most brutal way, this reason, the family was in “They ransacked the whole while my father is still fighting good spirits. house and also broke into one for his life. These thugs could Magogona and his wife, of the cars that was parked have just taken what they wantNorah (53), drove to the nearby inside the garage,” Brenda ed and left them alive. We feel town of Thohoyandou to draw said. She indicated that the very helpless, but the support some of the money to buy intruders must have had prior we are getting is keeping us groceries in preparation for the knowledge that some cash was strong. We have left it all in Easter celebrations the followin the house. “My father got his the hands of God, and we hope ing day. After the couple had annual work bonus on Thursthe suspects are found and finished with their shopping, day, and I suspect that he might punished,” Brenda said. they went back home and con- have confided in someone very tinued their day like every other close to him, who later sold him The local police confirmed day. Little did they know that out. The last time I saw my par- that they have opened a murder the Angel of Death was lurking ents was the Thursday before and attempted-murder case. close by. the incident, in Thohoyandou.

They appealed to anyone with In the early hours of Easter My mother told me she had R5 information regarding the case Friday, 15 April, the couple 000 in her possession. They that could assist the police in were violently attacked in their bought some groceries, which I their investigation to contact home. Their daughter, Ms think cost around R1 000. The Sgt Thabo Malapela at 060 852 Brenda Magogona, told the robbers knew exactly what they 8283 or Captain Rasilingwana media that the intruders had were looking for. They took two Mawela at 082 414 7763. entered the house by breaking the burglar (security) gate by the kitchen door at the back. “My parents were asleep when they heard noises in the kitchen. On trying to find out what was happening, they came face to face with their attackers,” she said.

Norah was brutally killed in the attack, while Magogona was severely injured and subsequently rushed to the intensive care unit at the local hospital.

Their 10-year-old grandson, Blessing, thankfully sustained Ms Brenda Magogona (left) holds a piece of the broken burglar door at only minor injuries, her parents’ home after they were attacked. Next to her, on the right, while six-year-old are brothers Ndivhuho Magogona, Lufuno Magogona and Munna Ndi Gudani escaped unNnyi Men’s Forum chairperson Mr Bardwell Mufunwaini (far right). harmed.

Photo: Elmon Tshikhudo.

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The advert inviting people to call for a job appeared on the jobin.co.za website and read: “Zoutpansberg Private Hospital looking for workers call Mr Malewa on (071 24 0344)”.

el warned, however, that this is a scam. “There is a fake post on Google regarding available vacancies at the private hospital.

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Another killing at local bottle store bers had immediately provided the police with informaThe number of deaths at tav- tion, which led to the arrest of erns and bottle stores in the 22-year-old Tendamudzimu Madombidzha area keeps Magoro the following day (18 on rising, with yet another April). young man being stabbed to Magoro appeared in the death on Sunday, 17 April.

Tshilwavhusiku Magistrate’s Emmanuel Masikhwa (25) Court on 19 April. His case was killed after an incident was postponed to 26 April for at the Maemu bottle store, further investigation. known as Livhoneni, where he According to a cousin of was allegedly stabbed in the the deceased, Ms Mulalo chest after a fight with a group Masikhwa, Emmanuel was of boys, called Zwikhaya, attacked and stabbed several who had been terrorising the times by the group of boys, community. who wielded knives and panThe spokesperson for the gas. She said that her cousin’s police, Brig Motlafela Modeath had left the family with japelo, confirmed the incident deep emotional scars. “We and said that the police were want to see severe punishstill not sure what the reason ment. The accused must pay for the fight had been. “The for what he has done. He must deceased and a group of boys rot in jail where he belongs,” were reportedly arguing. she said.

One of the suspects allegedly Cllr Cedrick Malange fell stabbed the deceased in the out of favour with the youths chest with a sharp object,” the moment he blamed their Mojapelo said. At the scene of actions on “peer pressure”. the crime, community mem“We are very concerned about

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the killings in our area. We had four similar murder cases here in the past, where two people had been killed in this fashion in two months,” he said. In March this year, Thendo Makhokha was also killed at a tavern where a group of boys stabbed him to death. “They were all in or coming from drinking spots.

Stop what you are doing now, or else you might live to regret your actions,” he warned.

Emmanuel Masikhwa (25) from Madombidzha. Photo supplied.

Is Thulamela Municipality failing to keep Thohoyandou’s streets clean?

By Bernard Chiguvare and Maanda Bele

tion. “It is also important that municipalities must establish the size of their waste disposal facilities, the anticipated lifespan and/or available airspace, types and quantities of waste disposed, and should take note of whether these are operated in a sound and environmentally acceptable manner,” Mohlala said. After the community’s outcry about the state of their town, municipal workers apparently appeared from nowhere and started cleaning the streets of Thohoyandou on Tuesday, 12 April. Limpopo Mirror visited the town the next day (13 April) to see what was transpiring. Although some areas obviously still needed to be cleaned up, municipal workers could be seen filling black refuse bags with garbage. Some of them, who wanted to remain anonymous, told the correspondent that they had only started cleaning up the previous day.

Thulamela spokesperson Mr Nndwamato Tshiila, however, denied that the municipality was struggling to maintain Thohoyandou’s waste. “Our refuse-removal employees work seven days a week, including most of the public holidays.

We do not have a problem to collect refuse that is stored in bags at designated refuse receptacles. The challenge is when people dump their waste anywhere they feel like and don’t use refuse bags. But we

even have a team who cleans up after these people and erect signs to urge people to only use the designated receptacles and bags, so they don’t continue to dump their trash everywhere.

Shop owners and vendors are supposed to put their refuse at approved receptacles, in refuse bags, for collection by the municipality. The other challenge is caused by people who dump their building rubble right next to the road or at any open space they can find,” he said.

Limpopo Mirror caught up with Ms Seani Rambau, who sells clothes and plastic shoes on the streets of Thohoyandou. She has been conducting business from her particular corner for the past three years.

“The municipality sometimes take their time in collecting the garbage, which leaves the place smelling terrible. Sometimes I lose customers because of the bad smell that hangs over the place.” Rambau said that she and one of her neighbours sometimes cleaned the area up and tried to put the garbage in one place.

Mr Tshililo Elvis Netshisaulu, one of the community members, walked the correspondent through the town’s streets, pointing at the mess that was left. “The municipality should not wait to be told to do its work. Cleaning and collecting garbage is their duty,” he said.

Vendors, businesspeople, commuters and minibus operators in Thohoyandou town claim that their streets have not been cleaned for years.

Nearly every surface and corner of the town has been littered with paper, empty cardboard boxes, artificial hair and other garbage. The worst part, the community members say, is that the Thulamela Municipality’s offices are situated right amid all this trash, and yet they seem oblivious to the fact that their town is such a mess.

Vendors on nearly every corner of the town are selling their different products - from second-hand clothing, shoes, fruit and vegetables, and cooked food to people running hair salons. Where, they want to know, should they go with all the waste that keeps piling up, because the municipality does not clean it up?

Not just the littered streets have residents shaking their heads at the municipality and its apparent lack of pride. They say that seeing smelly sewage flowing openly through the town’s streets for weeks at a time before the municipality makes any effort to send workers out to fix it has become a common occurrence.

The state of the town has prompted the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Limpopo to weigh in. “The state of waste service delivery poses a serious threat on the livelihoods of black people as it is difficult to run a business in a filthy environment, therefore as the organisation that cares about people, we call on the local municipality to clean the town urgently,” said Rebecca Mohlala, EFF member of Parliament in a statement.

She said that municApparently, after the Thulamela Municipality heard about the ipalities were required community’s complaints, they started to make an effort to clean to ensure that waste was up a little. In the photograph, Elvis Netshisaulu (left) and Takalani properly managed and Ndonyane (right) point at the garbage that had (by 13 April) at disposed of, as per legisla- least been put into bags. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare.

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Iconic Xitsonga musician, Eckson Maluleke laid to rest

By Elmon Tshikhudo

The late iconic Xitsonga musician, Eckson Maluleke (58), was laid to rest at Shigamani village on Saturday, 9 April. Maluleke passed away at his home on 30 March after a long illness.

The well-known people attending the funeral included the legendary Dr Thomas Chauke, Collins Chabane Mayor Moses Maluleke, Vhembe Contralesa chairperson Prince Gulukhulu Mathebula, Hosi Rhangani Mahonisi, and fellow Xitsonga musicians, such as Elias Baloyi, George Ntlemo and others.

Many paid homage to the artist during the funeral service. Among them was the local traditional leader, Hosi Bohani Shigamani, who Ms Joyce Nwa Mavona, a well-known dancer from Shivulani in Giyani, leads Xitsonga music expressed his sadness about Maluleke’s demise. legend Dr Thomas Chauke (second from left) to the stage to pay tribute to his late friend, Eck- “He was a popular man who put the village on son Maluleke, during the latter’s funeral service on Saturday, 9 April. Photo supplied. the map. His death has robbed us of a valuable asset in our community,” he said.

One of Maluleke’s sons, Dyondzani, described his father substance and drug abuse, and other benefits of being financially and emoBy Kaizer Nengovhela as someone who had heinous crimes within the Thohoyantionally independent. It also creates a always reached out Officials from the Thohoyandou dou area. platform for women to build progresto others. “There was Victim Empowerment Programme The official handover took place on sive business and social relationships. hardly a day that some (TVEP) were delighted when they re- Friday, 8 April, in Sibasa. Munonde This is the only pageant in South Africa stranger did not come ceived a R14 000 financial injection said the donation was her contribution that focuses specifically on unmarried calling at our home to for their trauma centre from a Miss towards nation building and communi- women. see my father. He was Bachelorette South Africa finalist, ty development and served to encourTVEP’s programme director, Mr Tshvery popular, so much Andani Munonde. age projects and initiatives such as the ilidzi Masikhwa, thanked Munonde for so that his phone never The TVEP offers social assistance to TVEP to continue making a difference her contribution towards the centre. stopped ringing. He victims of rape and domestic violence, in their respective communities.

He said that the idea to start the traualso loved his family, The Miss Bachelorette ma centre was basically to assist vicand at home he was South Africa pageant is tims in overcoming that initial shock. always full of jokes. a women-empowerment “At the time, we had many financial But he was also very project that is aimed at constraints and relied on hand-outs strict. It was always fighting gender-based from the local business fraternity, but his word and nothing violence and femicide, we kept marching on to ensure that a else. When he decided recognising and empow- friendly and healthy environment for on something, no ering mature, unmarvictims exists in our society,” he said. one would change his ried women between The centre offers counselling to mind,” he said. the ages of 25 and 50 victims with the view to minimising Maluleke, of Davulethrough philanthropy, psychological problems. Munonde’s la Hembe fame, was fashion and beauty. It donation, Masikhwa said, would not born at Nsimbhi vilalso focuses on making only benefit the victims; it would also lage, now called Hlenrole models out of them, strengthen the volunteers’ administragani at Xikundu, on tion and provide more privacy to the Miss Andani Munonde hands over a cheque to Mr so that young girls can 28 May 1964. He was see the importance and information obtained from the victims.

Tshilidzi Masikhwa. Photo supplied. not only a musician,

Miss Bachelorette finalist assists TVEP

but also served as pastor at the New Apostolic Faith Assembly in Zion in the Shigamani area.

He was the fourth-born child of Daniel Salane Maluleke and his wife Mhlava. He started school at Sasekani Primary School in Xikukwani village in Giyani before proceeding to Shingwedzi High for his secondary education.

After finishing school in 1989, he worked at Xidzumbe Farms outside Moeketsi. He later went to work at the President Steyn Mine, where he met legendary fellow-musician MC Mabasa. During this time, Maluleke became one of Mabasa’s backing singers.

In 2001, Maluleke recorded his first album with Risana Records. He went on to win several awards, including Munghana Lonene FM’s Most Promising Artist of the Year award, the Thomas Chauke Artist of the Year award and the Best Xitsonga Male Artist of the Year award.

He produced 20 successful albums with the main band and 15 albums with Swinombhelani.

At the time of his passing, he had just released a new album, titled Vuyani Malume.

Maluleke is survived by his three wives and 12 children.

The late Xitsonga music icon, Eckson Maluleke. Photo supplied.

Mukonazwothe Palace is much more than just a shopping centre temporarily jobs for mostly young people. Marole, who was born and raised The Mukonazwothe Palace, which in Mukula village, said he started was officially opened on Friday (15 developing the centre in 2012.

April), is much more than just a busi“Our palace is part of rural developness centre but is also a place where ment and we have brought developthe young ones can be entertained ment to this area, so that communities while local entrepreneurs can ply in Mukula will no longer have to travel their trade and sell their wares. many kilometres to do shopping, access The centre, situated on the Mukufacilities such as swimming pools la-to-Ha-Lambani road, just outside and buy fresh bread, among others.

Thohoyandou, boasts a swimming We urge the communities around pool, a bakery, a cooldrink depot and a and the tourists to make use of the brick-laying business. It also accomfacility, which is going from strength to modates a panel-beating and painting strength,” said Marole. Marole said that shop and a tent-hire enterprise. facilities such as the swimming pool According to Mr Awelani Marole, the allowed young people in the village to managing director and chairperson of come and swim in a safe environment.

Mukonazwothe Palace, the centre has “It will reduce the chances of being helped to create 20 permanent and 15 attacked by crocodiles while swimming Advertorial by Silas Nduvheni

Mr Duncan Gavhi (left) shakes hands with his boss, Mr Awelani Marole.

in the rivers and dams,” he said.

This is not the company’s first venture into philanthropy. Marole said that his company regularly donated sanitary towels to young girls from secondary schools around Mukula whose parents could not afford such necessities.

Marole also launched the Louisa Tshifaro Mugwabana Bursary Fund on 24 March this year at the Rhema Kingdom Life Christian Church in Tshifulanani village, outside Thohoyandou. He invited Grade 12 learners from Mukula Secondary, Mukula New Generation and Mukula Integrated Schools as well as Rhema Kingdom School to apply for the bursaries.

The bursaries will help pay for The managing director of Makonazwothe Palace, Mr Awelani Matuition fees, textbooks and accommorole and his wife, Tshilidzi Marole, photographed standing next to dation of four learners. the swimming pool.

Workers in the bakery display some of the bread.

Mr Duncan Gavhi, the spokesperson for Makonazwothe Palace, photographed in the brickyard.

• Bakery • Coca Cola Depot • Ice Factory • Restaurant • Chicken Feeds • Pharmacy • Hardware • Brick Works • Paint Centre • Tyre City • Motor Spare Parts • Panelbeating & Car Repair • Mobile Fridge & Toilet Hire • Chairs and Tent Hire

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Taxi operators march to MEC, asking for an intervention the court to enforce the law by issuing fines and arresting BTA On Wednesday, 6 April, taxi members, should they operate operators and owners affiliat- on these routes. ed with the LTT-Musina Taxi The LTT-Musina Taxi AssoAssociation and Makhado ciation and MALTA members Long Distance Taxi Associacomplained that the court tion (MALTA) marched to the order was not impleoffice of Limpopo MEC for mented as, a week the Department of Transor so later in the port and Community Safety, same year (2020), Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakha- their members were nya, and the Premier’s office again intimidated to hand over a memorandum by BTA members, with detailed grievances. who were blocking Their concern is the ongoing their entrance to the war between taxi associations Musina Taxi Rank operating on the same route. and preventing them The LTT-Musina Taxi Assofrom operating. Four ciation and MALTA operators BTA members were accuse the Beitbridge Taxi Asarrested at the time. sociation (BTA) of still invading MALTA’s their territory and poaching chairperson, Mr their customers, despite a Mathakha Maliruling that was made by the aga, said that the Polokwane High Court in 2019. ongoing fight now The ruling came into effect in was because of the 2020 after the same conflicts department and between the associations flared SAPS’s repeated up and the BTA was prohibited failure to act accordfrom operating on the Musiing to the court’s na-to-Louis Trichardt route as instructions. Theirs well as the Musina-to-Polokand the LTT-Musina wane route.

Taxi Association’s The Limpopo Department of feud with the BTA, Roads and Transport, as well as Maliaga said, was the SAPS, were instructed by making life difficult

By Kaizer Nengovhela

for everyone as they lost a lot of money while their businesses were affected by it.

In their memorandum, they also point out that certain members of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTA-

Manenzhe hosts first business expo Business Expo The senior traditional leader of the Manenzhe dynasty, Thovhele Vho-Mmbangiseni Manenzhe, implored communities to take control of their own lives by starting their own businesses and contributing to the economic development in their respective areas, instead of sitting around waiting for the government to provide them with jobs.

Manenzhe addressed guests at the inaugural Ha-Manenzhe Business Expo that took place at Ha-Manenzhe on Saturday, 16 April. The event was organized by Ndou Khulu Dza Ha-Manenzhe, a non-profit company (NPC) that aims to capacitate businesspeople under the Manenzhe reign. The proceedings were directed at honouring one of Ndou Khulu Dza Ha-Manenzhe’s founding members, Vho-Tshililo Manenzhe, who passed away late last year after an illness.

Manenzhe said that, considering that such a historic

event was held in his area of jurisdiction for the first time, celebrating this milestone was important as it lay a strong foundation for economic growth in Ha-Manenzhe.

“We are very pleased because this first business expo is the beginning of bigger things to come. We are also impressed by the response from both small and established businesses who attended the event to share knowledge on how we can sustain our businesses. We have no doubt that this annual event will grow to be one of the biggest expos here in Vhembe,” he said.

Musina Mayor Nkhanedzeni Godfrey Mawela said that seeing local businesses coming together for a common cause was impressive. He said the expo had come at just the right time as the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone was starting to take shape. “This business expo is history in the making as it is the first for Musina Municipality’s new council.

It is a giant step forward to consolidate our spot as one of the economic growth points

in the Limpopo Province. We want to see millionaires developed during our term of office.

If local businesspeople can unite, like we see here today, it might be easier for them to benefit from the Special Economic Zone and thereby create jobs and wealth for our people,” Mawela said.

The chairperson and director of Ndou Khulu Dza Ha-Manenzhe, Ms Thendo Manenzhe, said that hosting the expo was vital to filling in the gap that existed in business development in rural areas. She encouraged local businesses to attend these types of events to source knowledge to grow their businesses.

Mr Rendani Manenzhe, who has been in business for 22 years, is the director of Vhutsila Business Enterprises, which was also part of the inaugural expo. He said: “This expo was an eye opener as we keep on learning new skills in business every day. I urge my fellow entrepreneurs to join hands with Ndou Khulu Dza Ha-Manenzhe to grow their businesses.”

Photographed during the launch of the Manenzhe Business Expo are Musina Mayor Nkhanedzeni Godfrey Mawela (seated left), Thovhele Vho-Mmbangiseni Manenzhe (seated right), Mr Ndifelani Nemadodzi (standing left) and Ms Thendo Manenzhe (standing right), both from Ndou Khulu Dza Ha-Manenzhe’s executive committee.

CO) should be investigated for protecting the BTA. “We demand that the office of the registrar be investigated as it is the core of the conflicts in the taxi industry in our province.” The premier and

MEC were given seven days to respond.

By Tuesday this week (19th), the department had not yet responded to the memorandum.

The spokesperson for the Department of Roads and

Transport, Mr Mike Maringa, confirmed that they had received the memorandum, but said they would not comment on the matter until such time that they had formally responded to the taxi associations.

Members of the LTT-Musina Taxi Association and Makhado Long Distance Taxi Association (MALTA) marched to the offices of the Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety and the Premier to hand over a memorandum with grievances regarding the ongoing war between taxi associations operating on the same route. Photo supplied.

Makhado coal project’s bankable feasibility study completed Mining News MC Mining Limited announced the completion of their Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for its fully licenced Makhado hard-coking coal project (Makhado Project or Makhado) just north of the Soutpansberg in Limpopo last week.

According to a press release issued by the mining company, the BFS was prepared by Minxcon (Pty) Ltd (Minxcon), an independent mining-industry consulting firm, and is a key milestone in securing the funding for Makhado.

The company said that they expected to finalise the financing for the Makhado Project in the third quarter of 2022, with construction commencing soon thereafter. “The BFS confirmed that Makhado has JORC/SAMREC compliant 296 million mineable tonnes in situ (MTIS) of Measured and Indicated Coal Resources, 7.2 million MTIS of Inferred Coal Resources and 69.3 million tonnes of Proved and Probable Coal Reserves under the proposed open-pit mining and coal-processing methods,” stated the press release.

MC Mining has a 68% interest in the Makhado Project through its subsidiary, Baobab Mining & Exploration (Pty) Ltd, with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) owning 6.7%, seven local communities owning 20% and the remaining 6% held by a Black Economic Empowerment industrialist.

“The development of Makhado will provide sig-

nificant direct and indirect benefits to local communities in one of the poorest areas of South Africa. MC Mining remains committed to the sustainable development of Makhado Project.

The company also owns the surface rights of the properties required for the project and has the requisite regulatory approvals to commence min-

“The development of Makhado will provide significant direct and indirect benefits to local communities in one of the poorest areas of South Africa.” ing at Makhado. Striving to unlock near-term shareholder value, the Makhado Project’s development plan in the BFS was designed to minimise the upfront capital expenditure by utilising existing infrastructure that is currently on care and maintenance,” stated the mining company.

The BFS envisages the initial mining of the West Pit, which is followed by mining of the East and Central Pits, while the existing coal processing plant (CPP) at the Vele Colliery will be modified allowing it to simultaneously produce hard-coking coal (HCC) and export-quality thermal coal. The mining company explained that the West, East and Central pits will be mined at a combined average rate of 3.2 million

tonnes per annum (Mtpa) with the run of mine (ROM) material being crushed and screened at Makhado prior to dispatch to the Vele CPP. Over the life-of-mine, approximately 2.0 Mtpa of crushed and screened coal will be transported 134km, to the Vele CPP where the coal will be processed to produce two marketable products – a mid-volatile HCC for sale domestically and internationally and, a 5,500 kcal (API3) thermal coal for sale on the international market.

“Makhado has an offtake agreement with ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited for the domestic supply of up to 450,000 tonnes of HCC per annum and has also commenced off-take discussions with various parties for the balance of the HCC as well as the export of the thermal coal,” said the company.

Sam Randazzo, interim chief executive officer of MC Mining, commented: “The completion of the BFS reflects a key advancement of Makhado and confirms the project’s robust economics. The BFS is based on the project plan with the lowest capital cost options and results in Makhado’s ROM coal being transported to the Vele Colliery for processing for the entire LOM. The forecast HCC and thermal coal prices used in the BFS were sourced from independent advisors and are considerably lower than current index prices, reflecting Makhado’s robust economics and significant upside.

The BFS is a key milestone in securing the funding for Makhado.”

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Art & Entertainment

Isaac Mutshwana converts his dreams into music Isaac Mutswana, better known as Isaac General Controller, is working on his second album, which will be released at the end of May. Photo supplied.

Entertainment Eight years ago, Isaac Mutshwana heard a voice commanding him to write down everything he dreamt. In less than six months, he had already filled 50 pages, and yet he was not finished by far. Not knowing what to do, Isaac one day decided to pray about it and waited for God to instruct him on what to do with this book of dreams. What became clear to Isaac soon was that God wanted him to put these dreams into songs to spread the messages they conveyed to people.

“After writing down my dreams and visions, I informed the elders of our church and they advised me to fast and pray

about it. I spent a night on top of the mountain praying and the Holy Spirit revealed to me that I should sing about my dreams,” he recalls, and this is how the story started for the reggae musician from Mbilwi Makanga village near Sibasa, and how Isaac, better known as Isaac General Controller, became a celebrated artist who communicates with people through his music.

Isaac released his first eighttrack album, titled Murunwa wa lufuno, in September of 2021.

The album was received well by reggae lovers and still enjoys fair airplay on both local and national radio stations, with songs such as Naledzi ya lufuno, Ngosha ya dzingosha, Munrunwa wa lufuno, Takalani, Ndo lu fukula, Amazing love, Jamaica

and Our love.

His book of dreams, however, contains many more songs and that is why he decided to return to the studio to record his second 12-track album, called Ndo i wana ndila, which will be released by the end of May this year. For this album, he has worked with seasoned artists such as Thendo Tripple B, Pretty Face, Ras Pee, Rolivhuwa Ramuada and Andisani Libunyu. Fans can look forward to songs such as My prayer, Kha mpfarele, Nne ndi tou vha muri, Stay away, Difhelwa nga Yehova, My God, and Ni toda u mmbona ndi tshi tshila.

For music sales and public performances, Isaac can be contacted on 071 569 9554 (voice calls and WhatsApp).

Miss Dimples wants to lead Sydwell believes new by example as a woman DJ poetry anthology will

By Maanda Bele Despite not winning the Smirnoff 1818 Shaya Ingoma Female DJ Search competition, Itani “Miss Dimples” Divhula still wants to share her music with the world.

The 25-year-old DJ from Louis Trichardt ended up among this year’s Top 10 finalists. The crowning of the nationwide contest, which commenced in October of 2021, took place at Nsimbini Lifestyle in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, on

12 March this year.

While Nompumelelo Hlatswayo was crowned the lucky winner, Miss Dimples and the eight other finalists each received a R50 000 cash prize, 15-min sets on one of South Africa’s national radio stations, a curated Spotify playlist, two months of PR management, Smirnoff 1818 Shaya Ingoma activations and battle sets to establish their careers in South Africa.

Miss Dimples thanked her fans for showing their support by voting for her. “I am grateful for the love and support my fans showed me. They can expect only the best from me from here on; I promise to make them dance and give them good music.”

She said that being in the competition had made her

grow musically. “It has been an amazing experience. I feel that I have really grown as an artist.

The fact that I was among the Top 10, out of a thousand other women who entered this competition, means the world to me and I’m looking forward to doing more great work.”

Miss Dimples said that the fact that she was a female in this male-dominated industry motivated her to work even harder. “I wanted to lead by example and show people that we need more women in this industry. Of course, I look up to DJ Zinhle, and seeing her flourishing also encourages me not give up on my dreams.”

She said that female DJs still faced challenges of being undermined in the industry.

“As a woman, you are always doubted. We often have to prove ourselves first before they will believe we can actually do this. People can take advantage of us, so we really have to stand up for ourselves.”

Miss Dimples advised young upcoming DJs to always go for what they want and not be discouraged. “Take risks and always have someone to look up to, so that one day, when you feel like quitting, you can just go to their profile and say to yourself: if she can do it, then why can’t I? There will be many times when you will feel discouraged. You will make mistakes when playing, but what’s important is fixing them and trying to get better.”

Miss Dimples is available on all media platforms, including Instagram (miss_dimplezz), Facebook (Itie Dimple Dee Divhula as well as Miss Dimples), Twitter (dimplezzdj) and WhatsApp at 067 175 8876.

Local DJ Itani “Miss Dimples” Divhula.

Photo supplied.

educate and encourage “We published an anthology which was compiled as a result of our Limpopo Poetry Competition, launched on 1 May 2021,” he said. The poems are written in Xitsonga, English and isiZulu.

Mthombeni said that the purpose of the anthology was to provide readers with an opportunity to enjoy the collection of poems in various languages. “Besides me and my co-founders, other authors who contributed towards this book are Scelo Madonsela, Abby Sebati, Hazel Khupane, Roberta Shikwambane and Ntsako Nhombelani,” he said.

He elaborated on how he started with his poetry journey.

“Writing has been my passion through my high school years.

A resident of Bungeni vilI used to read poems written lage outside Elim, Sydwell

by Dr Freddy Rikhotso and Mthombeni, published a many more Tsonga writers. poetry anthology that he beThrough reading their poems lieves will educate, rebuke, and novels, I was motivated warn and serve as encourto also write something that agement for readers. The will be helpful to society,” he book encompasses nine posaid. ems recited by nine young Mthombeni's passion was South African poets from sparked after meeting three Limpopo, Mpumalanga and missionaries, Seth Meyers, the Gauteng Province.

Daniel Minton and Paul The 34-year-old MthombeSchleihlein and the late Joel ni is co-founder of Writers Simkus from the USA. “From Corner Institute, which was the year 2008 to 2010, I established in late 2020. On invested my time in the study 2 April this year he, along of theology,” he said. with Hlayisani Shivuri, He also studied at the LimSheila Mathevula and Basa popo Bible Institute, located Makhubele, published an in Louis Trichardt, to sharpen anthology titled African Soul. his writing skills in 2020. “Studying there became a prominent turning point, for I was taught much about writing and reading. That is where I gained the knowledge to write, edit and do research,” he said.

This quenched a greater desire in him to help others to grow. “Not only through poetry, but writing of any kind and we also help our members by coaching, editing, and publishing their books. We have so far published several books since the founding of our institute, and we hope to have more books published.

We rejoice when we Writers see people achieve Self-proclaimed publisher and co-founder of the of anpoetry a hed publis success through beni Mthom ll Sydwe te Corner Institu writing,” he said. thology. Photo supplied.

By Thembi Siaga

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Art & Entertainment Hendrica is living her dream Entertainment Young Hendrica Manebaneba hopes to become one of the greatest names in radio broadcasting one day. The 28-year-old joined the Musina FM team in March this year to present the Early Rush show from Monday to Friday between 06:00 and 09:00 in the morning.

For Manebaneba, this is a dream come true. “Ever since I was young, I always wanted to work in radio.

When I was in high school at Mamvuka High in the Nzhelele area, I would imitate the radio presenters and my teachers and fellow students always encouraged me and told me that I have a beautiful voice. I knew that one day the doors would open for me, and now that time has indeed come.”

She says she has already developed a very good relationship with

her listeners in the mere month that she has worked at Musina FM. “Although I was nervous during my first two days, I gathered enough courage to do my best. By the end of the first week, I already started to feel more settled,” she says.

“What I have learned in this short time behind the microphone is the importance to interact with your listeners.

That is why I allow my listeners to participate in the show by calling in or sharing their thoughts or opinions on social media. Another important thing about community radio is to have content that speaks directly to the listeners. The content should

Hendrica Manebaneba does what she enjoys most, presenting the Early Rush show on Musina FM.

relate to the local people and share stories and information that affect them directly.”

Manebaneba encourages other young people not to give up on their

dreams. “Hard work and perseverance will definitely take you higher, no matter what career you choose.

Above all, the most important thing is to love and enjoy what you do.”

Tsiko Mal releases another hit single Entertainment The time has come for gospel music lovers to forget about their sorrows for a while and put on their dancing shoes instead.

Tsiko Malindi, famously known as Tsiko Mal in the gospel music industry, has finally released his long-awaited single, titled A re kha nne. This one, once again, promises some much-needed Gospel musician Tsiko Mal spiritual upliftreleased his long-awaited single, ment. titled A re kha nne, last week.

Tsiko Mal Photo supplied.

(29), born

and raised at Makonde village north of Thohoyandou, says this latest single is dedicated to all his fans for their continuous support throughout his music career. He believes that it has been through the power of God alone that he has succeeded in making a name for himself in the music industry. “The fact that many people love my music and radio stations play it regularly is a blessing on its own. As a Christian, I pray about everything I do and put all my trust to God. I understand that there are many struggling musicians, and that is why I thank God for His never-failing presence and influence through my music,” he said.

A re kha nne is already available in digital music stores. “Taking into consideration that I have fans all over South Africa, it was important for me to make sure that the song is easily accessible for everyone. Like all my previous

songs, I have no doubt that A re kha nne will be successful because it has everything that gospel music lovers need; the message, well-played instruments and the general arrangement of the song.”

Tsiko Mal has two successful albums to his name. In 2013, he gained recognition with the release of his debut album, titled Here I am. His second album, Follow Me, was released in 2017 and from this album came the popular hit song, Goodness and Mercy. In October of 2021, he released the single, Goliada.

Tsiko Mal is the brains behind the annual Dididi nga December, a well-established music festival that gives local gospel music artists an opportunity to share the stage with their national peers.

The proceeds of the festival go to underprivileged families from rural areas within the Vhembe District Municipality.

As a presenter you are always on duty, says Murovhi As part of the line-up changes at Phalaphala FM that are in line with SABC radio’s strategy, the station moved Tshimangadzo Murovhi to be presenter and producer of its interfaith programmes Lutendo and Vhurereli ha hashu.

Murovhi, who was born and bred in Tsianda village, attended primary school at Mutangwa Manugu Junior Primary School. She continued her school career at Mafharalala Senior Primary School and Khwevha Commercial High School and matriculated at Pragmatic Centre for Science and Technology, where she was a member of a debate club. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in media studies at the University of Limpopo.

While a student, she participated in student politics and a LoveLife initiative called Scamto, dealing with life matters concerning the youth.

She started her radio career in 2011 at Makhado FM as a Tshivenda and English news anchor and then became a news editor at the station in 2012. In 2013, she joined Univen FM as a news anchor. She joined the SABC as a presenter and producer of Phalaphala FM current affairs and the Ndevhetsini programme. Later in 2015, Murovhi joined the news desk as a bulletin writer/reader.

In her spare time, she offers interpreting and translation services as well as motivational talks for women and youths.

Murovhi said that presenting Lutendo, an interfaith program, as well as Vhurereli hahashu, a religious show, was a great honour.

“I’ve always wished to host talk shows that come with deeper conversations as I engage guests,” she said. “You cannot say you did well yesterday, so today you relax. You must make sure that you inform listeners correctly. One thing is that you work for 24 hours per day.

Wherever you are, you are on duty, because if something happens related to the news, you need to report it,” she said.

She considers herself as an innovative, talented, free-spirited, disciplined, and hardworking person who is forever ready to learn.

“I’ve grown into a responsible young woman.

Prosperity is what I want to achieve,” she said.

Begwa longs to promote his wood carvings

By Kaizer Nengovhela Hulisani Begwa, a talented woodcarver from Tshandama, proved just how far a little bit of initiative, combined with a lot of hard work, can take you. Begwa uses the wood from dried-out, fallen trees, which he collects from the bush, to make his beautiful pieces.

“I started sculpting in 2008, when I was only 10 years old. At first it was nothing more than a pastime, but then I began to realise that I really got a knack for it. My father, who makes a living from woodcarving, taught me everything about this trade and encouraged me to nurture my talent,” he said.

Begwa’s work can almost be classified as a form of fine art. He makes anything, from real chairs and tables to animal and human figures, bowls, trays, and big wooden spoons, to mention but a few, and his work sells very well.

He believes that part of his success is because his products are easily accessible and affordable. “I don’t charge that much, and this makes business sense to me. To tell you the truth, I have never gone to bed hungry since I started,” he said.

He has a word of advice for those with special skills to use it, instead of sitting around and waiting for employment. “Your skills can become your employer, and if one uses it on a large scale, it could also create jobs for others.”

His customers include people from local communities, as well as tourists who pass the spot where he exhibits his handiwork along the main road. “Even when people do not buy my work on a daily basis, I am able to survive on what I earn from my crafts,” he said. When it comes to his job, he truly enjoys what he does. “I see it more as a hobby than a moneymaking venture,” he said.

Begwa is looking for someone who can help him promote his wood carvings at a national level. “I believe that this will mean a breakthrough for my career, as thousands of people will learn about the good work I’m doing here in Vhembe.

After working in the dark for so many years, I hope there will now be a light at the end of the tunnel for me.”

His market is limited to referrals and his pieces sell for anything between R100 and R900. Begwa can be contacted on 072 430 2687.

Tshimangadzo Murovhi. Photo supplied.

Hulisani Begwa proved that a bit of initiative and a lot of hard work can take you far in this life. Photo supplied.

POLOKWANE: STUDIOS: (015) 297 1709 / 297 4306; THOHOYANDOU: STUDIOS: (015) 962 5101/5 / FAX: (015) 962 2998

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Jola Jola’s legacy and love will remain in Makonde line.

After hanging up his soccer Communities learned about boots, Nyamande became Mathe death of Eric Tshimanga- konde Home Defenders’ coach. dzo Nyamande (65), better The team brought several known as Jola Jola, who trophies home under his skilful unexpectedly passed away on coaching tactics. At one time, Wednesday, 13 April, after he became the owner of the a short illness, with great team and ran it from his own sadness. pocket.

Nyamande, a resident at As someone who lived an acMakonde village, was a welltive life, he was often seen runknown, retired police officer, ning 22km along the busy road former soccer star, fitness coach from his village of Makonde to and community builder. Also Thohoyandou and back; someknown as Man Gear because of times three times a week, just his dribbling skills back in the to keep himself fit. Upon his day, he was regarded as one of retirement as a police officer the best local soccer stars ever five years ago, he established to be produced. Playing for Ma- the Makonde Fitness Club at konde Young Zebras, Khubvi the Makonde Jim Masindi Peace Makers and Makonde sports field, where more than Home Defenders football clubs, 50 community members from he often left goalkeepers with Makonde and the neighbouring their mouths hanging open as villages joined in daily fitness he shot the ball over the goal exercises.

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Standing in front of the new Mama Grace Mathaba building at the Sterkstroom Living Gospel World Mission Church in Malavulwe are, from left to right, Vhamusanda Nndedzeni Mafenya-Mphaphuli, Thovhele Gole Mphaphuli, Dr Vhulahani Madzinge, his wife, Ms Mihani Madzinge, Ms Alvinah Mutambedzo, Pastor Rembuluwani Kharivhe, Pastor Ronald Makhadi and his wife, Ms Eunice Makhadi. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

New church building dedicated to the late Mama Grace Mathaba The new building has a baptism pool, two classrooms The Sterkstroom Living Gos- for teaching Sunday School pel World Mission Church in to the children, an ablution Malavulwe village honblock and a room to be used as oured the late Mama Grace a crèche.

Mathaba when one of their The new state-of-the-art new buildings was named building, which cost over after her.

R500 000 to build, was Mathaba, who also served officially opened on Sunday, as pastor at the church, died 10 April, by Dr Vhulahani in a car accident in 2012 on Madzinge, Thovhele Gole her way to a prayer session Mphaphuli and the President in Ha-Muraga village. Pastor of the Living Gospel World Ronald Makhadi said that the Mission in Tshilivho, Pastor church would always rememRembuluwani Kharivhe. ber her dedication in preach“As traditional leaders, we ing the Word of God. “We support all churchly activities decided to erect a new buildconducted in our area because ing and name it the Mama it keeps our communities free Grace Mathaba building in her from crime. The church, being honour,” he said. a place of worship, makes peoBy Silas Nduvheni

ple feel safer,” said Mphaphuli.

Last year, the church also built a new house for one of its unemployed members, Mr Christopher Tshilamatanda, which was handed over to him in December 2021.

The family’s new home was fully furnished by well-known philanthropist Dr Calvin Mutwanamba. “We have to remember the poor people in our communities, and even in our churches and do something for them because they are human beings like us. When the church first approached me, I made the decision to change life for the better for poor families who are not in a position to do it on their own,” Mutwanamba said.

The late Eric Jola Jola Tshimangadzo Nyamande of Makonde village.

Nyamande’s daughter, Vhutshilo Nyamande, said the family was shattered by his departure. “His passing came as a very big surprise for us. We believed that he would recover and come back home. I spoke to him over the phone from his hospital bed just a day before he passed away. He sounded hopeful and we even shared a few jokes, not knowing that I was speaking to him for the last time. The reality is starting to kick in.”

She said that, despite their grief, they were consoled by the support they were receiving from family and friends. “The visits and messages of condolences that we are receiving are overwhelming. My father might be gone, but his love and legacy will remain with us forever.”

Mr Simon Phaswana is a member of the Makonde Fitness Club, who was very close to Nyamande. He said the club had lost a pillar. “Death has robbed us of a caring fatherly figure, friend and motivator whose love and inspiration will remain with us forever.

He fostered the spirit of living a healthy life and led from the front. Exercise is now part of our daily lives because of his example. We will continue with the club in order to keep his legacy alive.”

A memorial service was held in his honour at his home in Makonde on Monday, 18 April.

As a member of the royal family, Nyamande was buried at the family’s sacred burial place, Zwiendeulu, in Matangari village on Wednesday, 20 April.

Mutshidzi is now a “man of steel” and an inspiration to many

By Maanda Bele

The principal of Mamathieledzha Primary, Mr Mmbangiseni Nengwenani (far left), photographed with some of the Grade R-2 learners in front of their new, modern mobile classrooms.

Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

No more lessons under the trees for pupils at Mamathieledzha Primary

By Silas Nduvheni

Learning and teaching for Grade R-2 learners from rural Mamathieledzha Primary School, situated between HaSidou and Jim Kone village, will no longer have to be conducted under the trees after the school received four new, modern mobile classrooms from the Limpopo Department of Education.

The official handover took place on Friday, 8 April.

The school principal, Mr Mmbangiseni Nengwenani, said that the shortage of classrooms had made it hard, not

only for the learners, but for the teachers as well. “It used to be a constant worry for us during the rainy and windy seasons, as most of the Grade R-2 classes were conducted under trees,” he said.

The new classrooms have been electrified and fitted with air conditioning, which means that the learners and teachers will stay cool and fresh during lessons in the summertime.

The secretary of Mamathieledzha Primary’s school governing body, Mpho Phaswana, thanked the department for putting the children’s needs first. “We wrote many letters to the provincial education

department, informing them about the lack of classrooms at Mamathieledzha. We are happy that our learners don’t have to be deprived of learning and teaching as they had been because it was conducted under trees,” said Phaswana.

Lungile Mdluli, a Grade 2 learner at Mamathieledzha, said now that they had new classrooms, they promised to work hard at their schoolwork.

The spokesperson for the Limpopo Department of Education, Ms Tidimalo Chenue, said the department was hard at work to address the issue of schools that still had to conduct classes under trees.

for her. I was a bit nervous, as it was my first time making a gate. I was just glad that the customer loved her gate in the end,” he said.

When asked about his unique designs, the shy boy said everything came from his head. “They come to my mind like visions. If I don’t use these ideas immediately, I will never get them again.”

Ratshidaho encourages

his peers to start doing their own thing for themselves and others.

“Unemployment is a nationwide problem. If you know you can do something that can put food on your table, then do it, don’t be ashamed. I have seen many people who won’t do odd jobs because they have degrees and this is very sad, because there are no jobs in South Africa,” he said.

Twenty-four-year-old Mutshidzi Ratshidaho from Siloam in Nzhelele appears to be a jack-of-all-trades. Starting out as an IT technician, this ambitious young man decided to take on a whole different venture, and today he proudly owns a registered company called Mutshidzi Welding Service Pty. Ratshidaho said his love of working with steel started back when he was just 10 years old, helping his brother, who did part-time welding at the time. Only later in his life did he start to seriously nurture the idea of doing something with this passion. Once he had made up his mind, though, he taught himself the basics of welding, and these days his beautiful steel designs on gates, burglar bars, grave stands, palisades and window frames have become the envy of everyone in the village.

“We all have a calling and, even when you try to run from it, it will find you. I do believe that welding is my calling. I find peace in it,” he said.

Ratshidaho started his welding business last year after he had bought some of the necessary tools with his Covid Social Relief Grant that he had The 24-year-old Mutshidzi Ratshido from Siloam village. saved for six months. “Someone asked me to design a gate Photo: Maanda Bele.

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Vhembe schools also targeted in MEC’s rationalisation programme

By Bernard Chiguvare The Limpopo Department of Basic Education announced its intention to rationalise 389 non-viable schools in the province last week. This means that 344 of the 389 schools will be merged, while the remaining 45 schools will be closed for good.

This is the fourth time that the department has rationalised schools in the province. Vhembe East accounts for the highest number of schools to be merged, totalling 77, while Vhembe West has 30.

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Some of the reasons for rationalisation include multigrade teaching, schools not economically viable to maintain and schools whose learner enrolment is below 135 (for primary schools) and 200 (for secondary schools).

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Elderly keeping their bodies healthy by playing soccer

By Kaizer Nengovhela “You are keeping your bodies healthy, and you must remember that a healthy body harbours a healthy mind,” said the secretary of the Sinthumule/Kutama Sport Arts Culture Association, Joseph Raphadana.

Raphadana was speaking during the prize-giving ceremony of the

Reuben Mosefuwa elderly tournament that took place on Saturday at Gogobole. Four teams, Gogobole Elderly, Tshiozwi Elderly, Madombidzha Elderly and Mubva Elderly, participated in the tournament.

He said that they had started the games in an effort to combat boredom. “The elderly are neglected. We have sports for other groups of people, but the government is not

From left to right are Jones Maphalaphathwa, Reuben Mosefuwa (sponsor), Dr Emily Shabalala Mosefuwa, the captain of Gogobole Elderly, Elisa Sadiki, and Alpheus Musefuwa. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

doing anything for us as elderly people. Keeping them active is the best medicine for the illnesses that affect them,” he said.

“Let’s do away with the idea that elders are supposed to sit at home, doing nothing until sunset,” he added. He encouraged the elderly to keep up their active lifestyles. He added that the event was growing each year “and this makes me very happy that elderly are taking issues of health seriously.”

The sponsor, Mr Reuben Mosefuwa, said that the old women were a true example of women empowerment. “You are a very good example to your children and grandchildren, and we hope that they will follow in your footsteps.” He encouraged other senior citizens to take part in sports. “Sport builds friendships, keeps us healthy and unifies us,” he said. The winners of the tournament, Gogobole Elderly, went home with R5 000, a soccer kit, a floating trophy, gold medals and a soccer ball. The runners-up, Mubva Elderly, collected a soccer kit, a soccer ball and silver medals. Madombidzha Elderly, who ended in third position, were given bronze medals and a soccer ball.

The Player of the Tournament trophy went to Flora Musia of Gogobole.

Above: The sponsor, Reuben Mosefuwa (left) hands over a trophy to the player of the tournament, David Phanyane of Sinthumule & Kutama Masters. Joseph Raphadana looks on.

Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

No relegation in ABC Motsepe League this season honour the fixture, forcing the league to declare The Stream A log leaders, Mpheni Home Dethe match a walk-over for Bullets. fenders, and their counterparts from Stream B, Although Blackpool FC and Dennilton Callies Mr Tjale has revealed that, instead of releMagesi FC, will try their luck in the provincial completed their league programme at the gating, they will retain their current members promotional playoffs. bottom of their respective streams in the ABC and increase the number by two that will be The winner in the provincial playoffs will Motsepe League, they will not be relegated to promoted from the Regional Leagues. Asked represent the province in the national playoffs. the lower division. According to the chairman whether they would combine the two streams The top two teams in the national promotional of the board of governors, Mr Mighty Tjale, next season, Mr Tjale said that they would main- playoffs will be promoted to the GladAfrica the decision not to relegate the teams that tain the status quo. According to him, maintain- Championship League. finished their league programmes at the boting the two streams is tom of the log was reached during the board’s more cost effective to meeting held last week. the clubs as they spend Blackpool are lying at the bottom of Stream A less on travelling. with 11 points, while Callies are languishing at Asked about the the bottom of Stream B. Unlike Blackpool, who latest developments rehad managed to win two of the 16 league match- garding the provincial es they had played this season, Callies have not promotional playoffs, known the taste of victory this season. They had Mr Tjale revealed that managed to deposit only two points into their the annual event will experience in both local and inleague account throughout the season. be staged on Saturday,

By Elmon Tshikhudo ternational rescue efforts, such as Blackpool were supposed to have played 7 May. He added that The shocking floods in KwaZuthe devastating typhoon ‘Yolanda’ against Vondwe XI Bullets in their last league the league will soon lu-Natal (KZN) over the past in the Philippines in 2018 and the fixture on Saturday, 9 April. Realising that they make an announceweeks left a trail of destruction 2015 earthquake in Nepal. One of had already been relegated, even if they manment with regard the in their wake as thousands of the team members, Mr Ndivhuho aged to win the match, Blackpool opted not to venue for the match. homes were either damaged or Nicholas Nekhumbe, proudly hails completely destroyed. As of 18 from the Vhembe District.

April, more than 443 people had The team was bidden farebeen confirmed dead, while apwell by Limpopo Health MEC proximately 48 people were still Dr Phophi Ramathuba during a missing or unaccounted for and function held at the Mookgophong hundreds more left homeless.

Health Centre. Ramathuba called The situation, described as the on the people of Limpopo to pray worst for South Africa in recent for the people of KZN and to wants to resurrect her moribund times, has touched the hearts of donate whatever they could to the

By Kaizer Nengovhela career. “I will make her regret people all over the world. Many distraught communities there.

Local female boxer Lufuno signing the contract for this fight,” organisations and foundations She praised the team for their Mutshayi intends to use her she warned. “Look, I don’t want to have come on board to assist in selflessness in volunteering for the fight against Monalisa Sibanda sound arrogant or something, but different rescue and recovery opmission. as a steppingstone in her boxing the truth is that some dreams come erations around the affected areas, Nekhumbe said he was honcareer. The featherweight fight true, while others don’t come true. among them the internationally oured to be a part of the rescue will take place at Orlando Hall on I like what they said about war acclaimed Gift of the Givers. team. “The situation is really bad, Sunday (24th) and is scheduled because that is what I am bringing Not to be left behind, the and as rescue members it’s our over six rounds. to them,” said Sibanda. Mutshayi’s Limpopo EMS Search and Rescue duty to make sure that the people Mutshayi said earlier this week trainer, Manny Fernandez, said team left on Saturday, 16 April, are safe,” he said. that she could not wait for the fight. that Mutshayi was on a mission to to lend a hand to the affected The whole province of KZN, “I’m 100% ready. I prepared well redeem herself after previous losses. people in KZN. The highly trained including Durban City, has meanand I’m ready for everything,” she Mutshayi has not fought since loscrew are led by officer Robert while been declared a disaster said, while promising her supporting in 2021. FernanMasubelele, who has extensive area. ers a victory. “We will use Sibanda dez described her as a steppingstone and remind the as “a dedicated and boxing family about who really are committed boxer simply the best in boxing,” she said. who always attends Mutshayi thanked her trainer, training sessions Manny Fernandez, for giving her and gives you 100% the opportunity to fight. “Sibanda is at the gym. With this tough, but I believe I am going commitment, to beat her,” she said. She she is going said that women’s boxing in places,” he South Africa was still a very said. underrated sport. “It doesn’t receive much coverage like other sports that we have,” she said. Her message to young girls who want to join boxing is The dedicated members of the Limpopo Search and Rescue team that it does not matter where you that left for KwaZulu-Natal on a rescue mission, photographed with come from, as long as you can be a MEC Phophi Ramathuba before their departure on Saturday. From good boxer.

Local female boxer Lufuno left to right are Mr Stephans Kolokoto, Mr Thabo Montana, MEC Monalisa Sibanda, on the other Mutshayi will use the fight as a Ramathuba, Mr Ndivhuho Nicholas Nekhumbe and Mr Robert hand, has warned that she is no steppingstone.

Photo supplied. Masubelele. Photo supplied. steppingstone for any boxer who

By Frank Mavhungu

Limpopo Search and Rescue team off to assist in KwaZulu-Natal floods

Mutshayi wants to make a comeback with win against Monalisa Sibanda

From left to right are the sponsor, Reuben Mosefuwa, Dr Emily Shabalala Mosefuwa, Flora Musia (player of the tournament) and Joseph Raphadana. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

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Hotspurs and Swallows in final of Jericho and Ward 39 Tournament from the sponsors, Mr Kenneth Ramabada, when delivering a keynote address during the official launching ceremony at the Jericho Hotel about two months ago. The champions will receive a soccer kit, two soccer balls and a floating trophy. The runners-up will take home a soccer kit, a small trophy and two soccer balls. The third-placed side will be presented with a One of the finalists, Muraga Hazard Hotspurs FC. Photo supplied. soccer kit and two soccer balls. A soccer kit and one soccer ball are waiting for the team that will finish in the scored after receiving a marvelBy Kaizer Nengovhela fourth position. The lous pass from Maanda Makhado. remaining teams will CS Matika FC were crowned The game turned lukewarm for each receive a consothe champions of the Wangis the remaining part of the first half lation prize of a soccer Security Services Easter Soccer as both sides adopted a wait-andball. The top goal scorTournament after beating see pattern of play. er in the tournament Green Way Academy 2-1 in the The referee, Mr Mendula will receive a trophy. final played on Sunday at the Sadiki, flashed the first yellow The other awards Magau Grounds. card in the 59th minute. Chester will be presented to Matika took the game to their Murwanthi of Matika was warned the best player in the opponents from the first whistle, for faking an injury. tournament, the best with strikers Faith Ratombo and Matika enhanced their scoring goalkeeper and the Erasmus Baloyi pressing hard in chances by adding to the number player who will score search of an early goal. They took of their strikers as they apthe most awesome only seven minutes to open their proached the opposition danger Ready to lift the trophy: Banyini Flying Swallows FC. Photo supplied. goal. account. Their bulldozer-striker, area, thus making things difficult Ratombo, hooked in the ball, folfor Academy. Erasmus Baloyi got lowing a scramble within the box. up and tried his luck from a free Academy did not lose hope, kick. said that she was convinced despite conceding the early goal.

As if he were a spectator,

By Kaizer Nengovhela that the tournament would They continued to play like a the keeper of Academy, Mesh Teams playing under the produce stars who would team, with their midfielders Mashiane, watched helplessly as banner of Wangis Security receive international recogdishing out some telling passes to the ball went beyond his reach.

Services participated in nition. the strikers. They came close to As if that was not enough to an Easter tournament at “It is no wonder comscoring in the 24th minute when upset the team’s enthusiastic Magau the past weekend panies sponsoring football Simphiwe Tole beat two defenders fans, Makhado Mulaudzi caused and shared the are going from strength to and took a shot from close range, another upset three minutes R20 000 prize money. strength,” she added. but it went wide. before the end of regular time. His During the prize-giving Tshidavhu further said Academy found the equalizer in close-range ground cutter missed ceremony, the sponsor, Mr that the government apthe 37th minute. Amisi Mashele the goalmouth by inches.

Justin Tshidavhu of Wangis preciated the contribution Security Services, said that of Wangis Security to the he was impressed by the development of the local manner in which the touryouth. “Despite the difficult nament had been adminiseconomic conditions, we still The Player of the Tournament, Erasmus Baloyi of Matika, tered. He said that he would find companies that are prereceives his trophy from Cllr Skenkie Tshidavhu. Photo: continue to sponsor the pared to share their takings Kaizer Nengovhela. tournament in the coming and support us,” she said. years.

The champions, CS Cllr Skenkie Tshidavhu hands over a “As a company, it is our Matika FC, went home with trophy to the captain of Matika, Chester obligation to ensure that R5 000, a floating trophy, Murwanthi. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela. the society in which we are gold medals and a soccer living is healthy, and sponball. The runners-up, Gresoring football is a step in enway Academy, collected the right direction,” he said.

R2 500, silver medals and Tshidavhu said that the aim a soccer ball. Two teams, of his company in funding Magau United and Tshikota sport was to develop rural Chelsea, received soccer balls young people, keep the youth each. Erasmus Baloyi of Maoff the streets and prevent tika was named the Player them from abusing alcohol. of the Tournament. Danny Cllr Skenkie Tshidavhu Ndou of Matika collected the thanked the tournament trophy for Goalkeeper of the organisers and sponsor. She Tournament.

4-3 in their semi-final match, which was played at the GonThe long-awaited final of the deni Grounds two weeks ago.

Jericho and Ward 39 Soccer The winner was determined Tournament will be staged through penalty shootout after at the Makhuvha Stadium a goalless stalemate at the end on Saturday. The teams that of regulation time. will do battle in the final are Hotspurs’ road to the final Muraga Hazard Hotspurs and was rocky and thorny. They Banyini Flying Swallows. beat the much-feared GonSwallows secured a place in deni Young Boys 3-2 in their the final after beating Zwaloni quarter-final match. The FC 4-1 in their quarter-final winner was also determined match. They then went on to through penalty shootout after crush Nweli Stone Breakers a goalless draw at the end of

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regulation time. They scraped through to the final after beating Tshamutavha Hot Sand 3-2 in their semi-final fixture.

The teams that were booted out of the tournament in the semi-final stage, Nweli Stone Breakers and Tshamutavha Hot Sand, will fight for the third and fourth positions shortly before the final match.

All the participating teams will be provided with transport to and from the stadium as promised by the representative

Matika are the champions

Teams share R20 000 in Easter tournament

Will United Artists disappoint fans again? finished the tournament in the third place, just missing out on promotion.

After completing their league proDuring an interview this week, Mr gramme on top of the MMK AdminMashau assured the team’s enthusiastic istrators League’s Stream A2 about a supporters that they were not going to month ago, United Artists are leaving disappointed them again. He revealed no stone unturned in their preparathat they had managed to retain all the tions for the promotional playoffs. players who were part of the team last According to the managing director year. He added that they had strengthof the team, Mr Thikhedzo Mashau, ened the squad with several U/23 the team have played several friendly quality players. He cited Ndamulelo matches the past three weeks, includMathoni, Mulweli Tshilate and Kennedy ing Mpheni Home Defenders and Matshavha as some of their U/23 playthe GladAfrica Championship sides ers whose future in football looks bright.

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC and Mashau said that the team’s perforVenda Football Academy. mance in their league matches was a United Artists will be partaking in the clear indication that they were more promotional playoffs for the fifth time in than ready to absorb the heat that went a row. They were booted out of the tour- with the promotional playoffs. nament in the regional semi-final stage United Artists broke their own record on four occasions. The only time they this season when they won 17 of the had managed to reach the provincial 18 league matches they had played. level was way back in 2017, when they Their worst result was a goalless draw

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against Magomani FC at the Magomani grounds on Sunday, 20 March. United Artists are also still in a joyous mood after walloping Jilongo Brussels FC 6-0 in their opening match of the Jilongo Easter Soccer Tournament last Friday.

Thompho Maliahe of Matika controls the ball, with Simphiwe Tole waiting for any mistake. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

The managing director of United Artists FC, Mr Thikhedzo Mashau.

Photo: supplied.

Maanda Makhado of Academy with the ball, with Adivhaho Mudau running for cover. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

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Black Leopards beat TTM to stay clear of the axe

By Frank Mavhungu Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM) are still battling to come to terms with the 1-2 defeat they suffered at the hands of Black Leopards in their GladAfrica Championship League match that was played at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday.

The head coach of TTM, Lucky Nelukau, was forced to effect an early change to his team’s starting line-up. The team’s right back, Diamond Thopola, was replaced with Joshua Netshilindi after he sustained a serious injury to the knee.

Leopards’ striker, Noko Malekana, was reprimanded with a card for a rough tackle on Tumi Ngwepe nine minutes into the game.

To make matters worse for them, they were reduced to 10 men in the 25th minute.

Their playmaker, Wiseman Maluleke, was given his marching orders after an off-the-ball infringement on Frank Motebejane.

Lidoda duvha did not lose their original fighting spirit, despite the setback.

Instead, they continued to dominate in terms of ball possession. Brian Dolamo of TTM was also booked for dangerous play towards the end of the first half. No

goal was seen during the first the ball, following a neat pass 45 minutes. from Tsepo Matsimbi.

TTM effected another Leopards were awarded a change when they introduced free kick six minutes towards Naeem Amojee for Rendani the end of the game. Tiklas Ndou five minutes into the Thutlwa beat the keeper with last stanza. Amojee formed a half volley from the free a good combination with the kick. Leopards played defenteam’s skipper, Rhulani Man- sive football for the remainzini, at the front and made ing part of the game. his presence felt in the 58th minute. He beat Leopards’ keeper, Rotshidzwa Muleka, with a header after a square pass from Tumi Ngwepe.

TTM’s goal seemed to be an insult to the home side.

They found the equaliser through Tiklas Thutlwa in the Matimu Tshabalala of Leopards (front) and Brian Dolamo of TTM chase the ball.

74th minute.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

He hooked in Isaac Masia of Leopards (front) and Naeem Amojee of TTM wrestle to win the ball. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Chippas United Ladies can finally welcome the team’s new owner

By Frank Mavhungu After going public about his decision to sell the Sasol Women’s League franchise of his club about two months ago, the managing director of Chippas United Ladies FC, Mr Robson Magoro, has confirmed that he has finally accepted an offer from the former chairman for Samba Girls FC, Mr Baldwin Muhovha.

Magoro said that the decision to sell the club’s franchise was reached after he realised that for him to run the team from his family budget without any sponsor was difficult. He added that his age had also contributed to his decision as managing the team on his own was becoming problematic. Asked about the selling price, Magoro said that the two parties had decided to keep that between themselves.

During an interview with Mr Muhovha, he revealed that the club would be renamed Two for Joy Ladies FC. The team members had already started with preparations for the new season. Muhovha said that the well-known football coach, Mr

Thikhathali Libago, would be in charge of the team, assisted

by Mr Tsumbedzo Tharaga.

According to him, the team has played a number of friendly matches over the past weeks as part of its preparations for the new season.

Muhovha said that they had retained some of the experienced players who had been playing for Chippas United Ladies last season. He cited Khodani Ratshalingwa and Munei Nemuramba as some of the former Chippas’ players who

The new owner, Mr Baldwin Muhovha. Photo: supplied.

By Frank Mavhungu With only four matches remaining before the end of the season, the struggle for promotion and to escape relegation will continue among the teams affiliated

Although they were playing away from home, Venda Football Academy (VFA) managed to collect the maximum points when they crushed Jomo Cosmos 3-2 in their GladAfrica Championship League match that was played at the Tsakane Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon.

The two teams managed to display entertaining football, despite the fact that the pitch was wet. Jomo Cosmos, or Ezenkosi as they are affection-

ately called, were unstoppable in the first 15 minutes of the game. They launched numerous attacks from the middle of the park, but their strikers disappointed at the goal finish.

Their efforts finally paid dividends when Thabo Maphakisa found the net with a ground cutter from the 20-metre area in the 24th minute. The home side could have increased the margin four minutes later, had it not been for the fact that VFA’s keeper, Ntokozo Mtsweni, was in top form.

Mtsweni denied Cosmos a sure goal when he stretched to the limit to execute a brilliant save.

This after Tumelo Matona tried his luck with a close-

VFA’s second-goal scorer, Tau Rankoko.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

range half volley.

The visitors from Thohoyandou found the equaliser through Rudzani “Zoba” Thobo four minutes before the halftime whistle was blown. The score was 1-1 at half time.

Cosmos reclaimed the lead in the 59th minute when Matsilele Sono hooked in the ball after a scramble within the box.

VFA strengthened their striking force by introducing Tau Rankoko and sacrificing Thembisani Nevhulamba soon afterwards. Rankoko’s introduction proved to be a clever move on the part of the team’s technical staff when he scored the equaliser in the 75th minute. VFA took the game to the home side after they effected two more changes to their starting line-up.

Rotondwa “Neymar” Mutsivhuli, who came on as a substitute for Rudzani Thobo, scored the winning goal in the 84th minute. Instead of defending their lead, VFA continued to press hard in the The scorer of VFA’s third goal, remaining part Rotondwa “Neymar” Mutof the game in sivhuli. Photo: Frank Mavhun- search of more gu. goals.

The previous owner, Mr Robson Magoro. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Will Jomo Cosmos have to pay for Vhadau Vha Damani’s defeat?

VFA still in with a chance to gain promotion after Cosmos victory

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were in their camp. He confidently said that their target was to campaign in the Sasol League for one season and get promoted to the Hollywoodbets Super League next year.

Mr George Mufeba is the team manager. The other office bearers are Ms Martha Muhovha (deputy chairperson), Humbelani Mbambale (general secretary), Phanuel Mbambale and Tondani Muhovha (administrators).

TTM’s skipper, Rhulani Manzini. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

VFA’s skipper, Gerald Takwara. Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

to the GladAfrica Championship League this weekend. The question unanswered is whether Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM) will make Jomo Cosmos pay for the embarrassing 1-2 defeat they had suffered at the hands of Black Leopards last Saturday.

TTM and Cosmos will meet at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Should they manage to beat Ezenkosi on Sunday, TTM will have fewer worries about relegation. TTM are lying in the third position from the bottom of the log with 28 points. As for Cosmos, that would be the end of their road as an affiliate of the GladAfrica Championship League. Cosmos are perched at the bottom of the log with 21 points, seven behind TTM. Cosmos will have to double their efforts to stop the strikers of TTM, Rendani Ndou, Rhulani Manzini and Naeem Amojee. Cosmos were beaten 2-3 by Venda Football Academy (VFA) at the Tsakane Stadium in Johannesburg last Sunday.

VFA will host TS Sporting at the same venue on Saturday afternoon. A win for VFA will enhance their chance to gain automatic promotion to the DStv Premiership League at the end of the season. While VFA are aiming for promotion, TS Sporting are fighting for their lives. They are lying in the second-last position on the log standings, while VFA are in the third place.

Breaking VFA’s wall, which is marshalled by Msekeli Mvalo, Nhlanhla Makhubele and the team’s captain, Gerald Takwara, will not be an easy task for the strikers of Sporting.

Black Leopards will undertake a journey to Bethlehem in the Free State. They will play against Free State Stars at the Goble Park Stadium. The other fixtures are University of Pretoria vs JDR Stars, Polokwane City vs Platinum City Rovers, Pretoria Callies vs Cape Town All Stars, Richards Bay FC vs Hungry Lions and Uthongathi FC vs Cape Town Spurs.

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“Black Leopards will soon have a reason to celebrate”

By Frank Mavhungu The prediction by the team’s head coach, Mr Joel “The Prophet” Masutha”, that Black Leopards FC will not be relegated to the lower division at the end of the season is fast becoming a reality.

Lidoda duvha were languishing at the bottom of the log standings

Mr Joel “The Prophet” Masutha.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

with 16 points when Masutha assured the team’s followers that the team would never go down while he was still the head coach.

Black Leopards did not lose a match after Masutha’s utterances.

The team have collected 13 points from their last five matches. They won four and drew once. Leopards shared the spoils with the pace setters, Richards Bay FC, at the Thohoyandou Stadium before collecting the maximum points in their next four matches.

Their winning spree started when they unexpectedly beat Polokwane City 4-3 at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

They came back home to crush Jomo Cosmos 2-0 before they travelled to Nelspruit, where they beat TS Sporting FC 2-1 at the Kabokweni Stadium. Although they were reduced to 10 men in the early stages of the game, Lidoda duvha had managed to beat their neighbours, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC, 2-1 at the Thohoyandou Stadium last Saturday, despite all the odds.

During an interview with Mr Masutha after the team’s 2-1 victory over TTM last Saturday, the 49year- old mentor sent a chilling

warning to the teams they will meet in their four remaining fixtures. Black Leopards will travel to Bethlehem in the Free State this weekend where they will play against Free State Stars at the Goble Park Stadium on Saturday.

Their other three remaining fixtures will be against Cape Town Spurs (Home), Venda Football Academy (Home) and Platinum City Rovers (Away). Leopards are now lying in the 13th spot on the log standings, following

their superb performance in their last five matches. They need at least two points in their remaining fixtures to secure their membership as an affiliate in the GladAfrica Championship League next soccer season.

Black Leopards FC collected 13 points in five matches.

Photo: Frank Mavhungu.

Gogobole’s goggos hammer Mubva’s elderly 5-0 Gogobole Elderly were by far too strong for Mubva Elderly when they brutally beat them 5-0 in the final clash of the Reuben Mosefuwa Soccer Tournament for the elderly that took place on Saturday at the Gogobole Grounds.

Gogobole kept their opponents running from the first whistle. Their efforts did not pass without reward as they scored their opening goal in the fourth minute. Nyambeni Manavhela scored her team’s first goal after receiving a well-timed pass from Christina Mukwevho.

Violet Luvhimbi of Mubva was reprimanded with a card for a late tackle on Flora Ramala.

Gogobole increased the margin when their killer striker, Flora Musia, caught the keeper of Mubva, Dyna Mukhavhuli, napping and beat her with a half volley.

Both sides used all their substitution chances in the last half. Gogobole increased the margin seven minutes into the last half. Musia scored after receiving a square pass from Dora Mahuwa. Alilali Mukhavhi of Mubva was booked for a late tackle on Selina Tshivhuya.

The keeper of Mubva, Dyna Mukhavhuli’s miseries continued when she failed to clear a back pass, allowing Musia to complete her hat-trick. The honour of scoring the last goal

of the match belonged to Selina Phadziri, who finished off a

square pass from Sophy Ramabulana.

Naledzani Rabakali of Gogobole (right), with Elizabeth Tshirangwani running for cover. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela.

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